Definitions
(verb)
to blame; to reprimand
(verb)
to expel; to oust
(verb)
to reconnoiter; to scout
(noun)
saline marsh
About
The character "斥" originated with the core concept of pushing away or spreading out, leading to its fundamental meaning of to repel or reject. In its contemporary structure, it is visually composed of the component "斤", which signifies an axe, though this relationship is not etymologically direct but rather a later graphical interpretation. Over time, the semantic scope of "斥" extended beyond physical expulsion to encompass verbal reproach, as in to scold or blame, and the notion of expansion or filling a space, evident in terms like "充斥". It also developed a specialized usage in military contexts to denote scouting or reconnaissance, such as in the compound "斥候". These changes in application demonstrate the character's functional evolution within the language.
Example Sentences Hide
妈妈斥责我不听话。
他排斥新的想法。
公司斥资建设新工厂。
科学家驳斥了那个理论。
老师痛斥学生的作弊行为。
两种电荷之间存在斥力。
将军派出斥候侦查敌情。
他严厉斥骂那些不负责任的人。